Home Comers Call For Countywide Preparations
The Courier notes strong interest from Clermonters living nationwide for a county home-coming event. It urges immediate public meetings after the holidays to form committees on reception decorations diversions music speaking public parade speaker welcome address registration entertainment and guest comfort as hotels will be crowded. An industrial style parade is planned to show progress since the county’s founding with an estimated 1000 visitors expected from around the world.
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Clermonters
Plan for Harmony at Next Congress Convention
Charley Fisher of the Wilmington Journal envisions unifying the Sixth district by merging the two Republican congressional committees into a single legal body. He argues both factions should jointly call and recognize one convention to nominate a candidate, stressing that integrity and a good Republican balance matter more than location or date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Fisher
Journal
Congress
Missed Opportunity as Dr McCormick Lectures Draw Sparse Audience
An urgent Clermont Medical Association invitation drew a small Batavia audience for Dr. McCormick's lecture on science education and morals. The event surpassed by a Georgetown bid that failed to connect, leaving many professionals and literati absent from the talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Medical Association
McCormick
Batavia
Georgetown
Death of Prominent Citi Zen Jacob Skillman in Loveland
Jacob Skillman died at his Loveland home on Tuesday night November 20. Born in New Jersey in 1826, he learned blacksmithing with his uncle Jacob Wainright and lived in Loveland for over 50 years. A prominent Mason of Goshen lodge, he was highly esteemed and survived by two brothers and several nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Skillman
Loveland
New Jersey
Mt. Repose
Jacob Wainright
Perintown
Goshen Lodge
Death of Williamsburg Doctor Brings Sad Loss
Dr. Colter, a young physician in Williamsburg, died Saturday after tending his wife through typhoid fever and catching the illness himself. He was educated and respected, leaving a widow and several siblings. The funeral was Monday at 1 PM at the M. E. church with burial at Clover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Colter
M. E. Church
Clover
Two Prisoners Freed on Parole After Assault and Larceny
Samuel Alexander of Felicity, guilty of assault with a revolver on Dr. Bradley, was paroled after paying $15 of $25 fine and costs and agreeing to $5 monthly remaining debt. Warren Judd, guilty of petit larceny in Amelia, was released from 80 days in the workhouse and $199.32 fine, with sentence to run until next April if completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Alexander
Felicity
Bradley
Kearns
Warren Judd
Amelia
Minister Davis retires. Rev John Wilson chosen to fill vacancy
Lucien M. Davis, a prominent Methodist minister in Clermont, retires from Loveland church. At last Thursday's official board meeting Rev John Wilson of New Vienna was called to fill the vacancy due to Davis's failing health.
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Lucien M. Davis
Clermont
Loveland
John Wilson
New Vienna
Davis
Ancient Landmark Scene of Many Important Events
The old East End Tavern in Milford burned Sunday night. A two story frame stage house with historic tavern features, once a social and political hub. About 25 guests were quartered there. no injuries or losses reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
East End
Milford
Washington
Judge Scroggy Civil War Hero and Ambush Claim
The Cincinnati Post’s Hall of Fame notes Judge Edmund Thomas Scroggy, congressman from Ohio's Sixth District, earned 41 wounds in the Civil War. It omits a claim he was shot at on his North Carolina porch last summer, a detail noted in the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Post
Hall of Fame
Edmund Thomas Scroggy
Ohio
North Carolina
Tribute by Felicity Bank Officers on S F Waterfield
A special board meeting of The Citizens' Bank of Felicity Ohio adopts memorial for Samuel F Waterfield a director cashier and trusted business associate of 25 years. The resolutions express admiration for his integrity gentleness courage and loyalty and offer condolence to his bereaved family. Published in Clermont Courier and Clermont Law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Bank
Felicity
Ohio
Samuel F. Waterfield
Clermont Luw and
Clermont Courier
Notable Sentences From Monday's Common Pleas Court
Business ran briskly as Judge Parrott presided over swift hearings. Ed ward Rouster pled guilty to assault and battery, receiving a $25 fine and 30 days in the workhouse with suspension for good behavior. Quinn the boy faced school- and conduct-focused warnings after alleged pocketbook theft from a bathers. George E Myers was found guilty of selling liquor to an intoxicated man. Peter Rose’s trial continued for breaking into Boott's saloon at Amelia.
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Common Pleas
Edward Rouster
Costa
Rooster
William Leaders
Seaders
Stonelick
Seader
Quilon
Loveland
Miami
Quinn
Parrott
Reform Farm
George E Myers
Willee Rowan
Rowan
Peter Rose
Never Scored One, The Hildebrant Booksite in Wilmington
A fragment notes two men named Hildebrant in Wilmington and Brown County with reporters joking about coats of paper and whitewash, hinting at local humor or namesake confusion in a rural newspaper item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hildebrant
Wilmington
Brown County Nowa
DeBrul Case Set For December Hearing on Change of Venue
O N DeBrul of Summerside faces trial in Brown county courts on a venue change from Clermont county. Judge Markley asks for reassignment. He is accused of billing Clermont county about 500 dollars for sheep killed and injured by dogs, with claim likely exceeding sheep value. C C Kearns leads prosecuting for the State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. N. DeBrul
Summerside
Brown County
Clermont County
Markley
DuBrus
C. C. Kearns
Banks and Their Contents Holiday Table for Clermont Area
A table lists banks and their deposits and certificates for the region. Institutions named include People's National Georgetown Citizen's National Ripley Merchand's National Hillaboro Clinton County National First National Wilmington Loveland National Batavia First National New Richmond Milford National Bethel National with figures for deposits demand certificates and certified checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
People’s National
Georgetown
Citizen's National
Ripley
First National
Doposma Cern
Mt Techei
Eeeteatean
Csc
Srng
Sardinia
Ceposits
Pere Olesot
Merchand
S National
Hillaboro
Loveland National
Loveland
Batavia
State Bank of Moscow
New Richmond
National
Milford National
Zane’ National
Milford
Farmer's Congress Invites Amelia Institute December 7-8
Preparations for a State Institute in Amelia December 7-8 promise a rich program for farmers. Lectures by state speakers Allen and Clarke number five each, with music, recitations, and home talent entertainment. Admission is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia
Allen and Clarke
Bethel Quartet
Golden Wedding Recalls Longstandin g Hanford Pair
Descriptive account from late payers in Hanford California honors C. M. Bryan and his wife on a golden wedding anniversary. The couple, longtime Batavians, were married in Keokuk Iowa on November 1 1856 with friends B F Carey and Cornelia Moore attending. The note notes the veteran status of Mr Bryan in the 0th.
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Hanford
California
C. M. Bryan
Keokuk
Iowa
Bryan
B. F. Carey
Mise Cornelia Moore
County Officials Salary Fixes Approved in Special Session
In a special session the commissioners set annual allowances for deputies and clerk hire for county officers. Auditors and clerks are listed with 600 to 750 per year, including the probate judge and sheriff. The measures follow House Bill No. 288, section 3, page 90, effective January 1 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
L. Ireton
T. G. Foster
Alfred N Paxton
Secee
N. Young
John & Marsh
Janes R. Gorman
Charles L. Ireton
Alfred N. Paxton
C. N. Young
John L. Marsh
James R. Gorman
Thanksgiving Day Proclaimed with Sermon at Union Service
The piece urges reverence and gratitude on Thanksgiving and notes Union services will be held in the U. B. church tomorrow at ten o'clock with a sermon by Rev. Burdsall. It emphasizes temperance, duty to God and neighbor, and remembrance of the poor as guiding principles for the day.
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U. B
Burdsall
Postmaster Antrim Gives Christmas Treats to Lebanon Children
Lebanon township postmaster Antrim celebrates a second term by distributing Christmas treats to all rural route children, big and small, popular with residents and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antrim
Lebanon
Library Benefit Show At City Hall
For the library the city plans a Friday evening program at city hall on December 7. Miss Myrtle Critchfield of Pittsburg School of Oratory will direct and manage the event with home talent, offering an entertaining evening for the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Myrtle Critchfield
Pittsburg School of Oratory
Church Services and Sunday School Schedule
Union services at the U B church at 10 a m tomorrow with Rev Bardeau preaching. Quarterly meeting and Communion at the M E church Sunday morning led by Rev A N Spabr with evening preaching. Sunday schools reopen Sunday morning and day schools resume Monday morning.
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U. B
Bardeau
M. E
A. N. Spabr
Football Game Hinted for Victoria Place Broadway
A football match may be held tomorrow afternoon at Victoria Place Broadway but definite confirmation could not be obtained.
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Victoria Place
Broadway
Clay Pigeon Shoot Promises Prize and Fun
Lloyd Stump arranges a clay pigeon shoot in the Brown lot near the traction station this afternoon. A fat turkey will be awarded to the person breaking the most birds in a set share. A Clermont County tobacco growers meeting at Felicity Saturday organized a Society allied with the American Ho lology of Equity.
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Clay Plcmon Bildot
Lloyd Stump
Clermont County
Felicity Maturday
Equity
Oldest Batavian Nancy Wyats dies at 96 in Batavia
The oldest resident of Batavia and county dies at home in her 97th year. Born near Flotingsburg Kentucky December 6 1906. She married Wyatt A Ranson August 31 1835 and had ten children four living. Husband died 1883. Resident of Batavia 69 years. Funeral at her home at 1 o'clock with Rev Burdsall sermon and burial in Citizens Cemetery.
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Batavia
Nancy Wyats
Rawson
Flotu
Ingsburg
Kentucky
Sue
Wyatt A. Ranson
Burdsall
Citizen's Cemetery
Final Vicksburg battle field report for Ohio veterans
The complete report of the Vicksburg battle field commission is now with the adjutant general for distribution. Each veteran or family member may obtain a prepaid copy by applying to the adjutant general of Ohio, with a blank application ensuring prompt delivery. The record covers muster in to muster out of troops in the Vicksburg campaign, listing many Ohio regiments and artillery batteries.
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Vicksburg Battle Field Commission
Adjutant General
Adjutant General of
Ohio
Vicksburg
Ohio Volunteer Infantry
86Th
Ohio Independent Batteries of Artillery
Ohio Calvary
First Burley Tobacco Society Meeting Called
The chairman C. M. Hanna calls the initial meeting of Burley Tobacco Society members to elect precinct representatives for county boards. Members pledged to the society meet at 2 PM Friday November 30 in their precincts to choose their county representatives, who then meet December 1 at 1 PM to select district board members and the general manager at Winchester Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burley Tobacco Society
Society
ATL
Winchester
Kentucky
C. M. Hanna
New Janitor Appointed at School House
J. C. Love was appointed janitor at the school house last week and will immediately assume duties. James T. Whitney, who had held the post for nine years with high satisfaction, resigned due to insufficient pay. Love is expected to perform well, being known as faithful and efficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Love
James T. Whitney
Mr. Love
Private Gardner Held on Double Charge in Fort Thodman Robbery
Fort Thodman dispatch reports Private C. R. Gardner of Keith Infantry jailed in the guardhouse on two counts for stealing uniforms shirts and shoes from comrades and selling them to civilians. Gardner, a resident of Amelia, was recently involved in a saloon fight.
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Fort Thodman
C. R. Gardner
Company
Keith Infantry
Gardner
Amelia
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D. H. Hoover
W. P. Soutu
S. F. Kennedy
Judge Parrott
Citizen’s Bank, Higulusport
Deposi
Bethel National Bank
Bethel
Farmer's Congress
Cember
Town Hall
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